Linux System Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Linux System Administrator to support an NSG program on-site in San Diego, CA. This position requires an active Top Secret or TS/SCI.

This job opens for applications on 4/15/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities for the Linux System Administrator include:

• Design, implement, and manage lab infrastructure to meet customer requirements, including Linux servers and NetApp Storage/hardware software.
• Build and manage authentication, file-share and collaboration servers: design and implement workgroup-scale networks
• Work with cyber security staff to apply hardening steps for classified systems according to IDC-503 security controls and other standards
• Document system configurations for new and existing systems: troubelshoot network technologies and perform fault analysis
• Maintain infrastructure technology, manage software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes: create and modify scripts for tasks
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications for the Linux System Administrator include:

·       Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology

·       Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Security+ certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hiring

·       5+ years of knowledge/experience of multiple specialties such as operating systems, storage technologies and peripherals, including working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems administration

·       Experience integrating Linux with Windows Active Directory

·       Familiarity with VMWare and virtualization concepts

·       Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS and LDAP

·       Knowledge of the following technologies: Ansible modules and Trellix Anti-Virus

Preferred Qualifications for the Linux System Administrator:

·       NetApp Cluster administration experience

·       Experience with NetBackup administration or other backup technologies

·       Experience with implementing Ansible modules and configuration management with Git

Compensation for the Linux System Administrator includes:

·       Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 *depending on experience*

·       Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Keywords: Electronic Systems, aerospace, defense industry, Linux servers, NetApp Storage, network administration, cyber security, ICD-503, centralized authentication, LDAP, Active Directory, cross-platform clients, customer service, infrastructure technology, systems engineering, fault analysis, software upgrades, scripting, system performance, automation strategies, Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, computer science, information technology, Security+ Certification, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMWare, virtualization, DNS, LDAP, YUM, DNF, RedHat Satellite, Ansible modules, Trellix Anti-Virus, NetApp Cluster, NetBackup, Windows Server, Group Policy Management, DNS, DHCP

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